Philadelphia Canvasser

About the Working Families Party

The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.  

We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.

The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.

The Canvasser's primary responsibility will be knocking on doors in key areas across the city that the campaign has identified as critical target areas. This position is temporary and strategically targeted to achieve distinct objectives in our approach to direct voter outreach. Each canvasser will be assigned specific neighborhoods to carry out their daily door-knocking goals. Additionally, they will also contribute to field-related events spanning the city, enhancing the campaign's reach whenever available. 

The Canvasser will report directly to the Organizing Director.

• Oversee and manage the entire canvassing program, including the recruitment, training, and supervision of Organizer Leads and canvassers.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize voter outreach and engagement in support of Working Families Party candidates.
• Track and analyze canvassing data to ensure accuracy and effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed to meet campaign goals.
• Coordinate daily canvassing operations, including the launch and management of field activities in designated areas.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, providing insights and recommendations for improving field operations.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to support digital voter contact and messaging efforts.
• Maintain data integrity on voter engagement metrics and campaign-related information.
• Provide input on field-related materials, such as voter contact scripts and event descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines related to canvassing activities.

• At least 1 year of canvassing or related experience working with the public
• A base knowledge of Philadelphia  elections
• A strong ability to work independently and accountable to campaign goals
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups of people
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgable or some experience with using SmartVAN, Mobilize, Spoke, Reach, Scale to WIn or other voter databases and CRM tools

• Compensation: The hourly pay range for this role is $21 to $26. The final hourly pay for this role will be determined based on our Pay Scale, which takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. The upper end of the salary range is reserved for individuals who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications and years of experience.
• Location and Travel: The position will involve both in-person work at our Fairmount, Philadelphia office and fieldwork across Philadelphia. The office is accessible via the Broad Street line and bus routes. We will be working in-person in our Fairmount, Philadelphia office within walking distance from the Broad Street line, with access to bus routes. There will be times when we work asynchronously or in-person across Philadelphia. 
• Schedule: The position is temporary, part time, ending November 15 2024.
• Union Affiliation: WFP is a unionized workplace. This is a short term temporary role that is not eligible for inclusion in WFP’s staff bargaining unit. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Working Families is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.